Properties of Travertine and Granophyre

Travertine

Granophyre

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-46-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

80.00 N/mm²175.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.682.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.71 g/cm³2.6-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.09 kJ/Kg K0.79 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Travertine vs Granophyre Properties

Properties of Travertine and Granophyre play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Travertine vs Granophyre properties, get to know more about Travertine Definition and Granophyre Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Travertine and Granophyre.